LeMaitre Vascular reported a strong Q3 2024 with a 16% increase in sales, driven by growth in grafts, patches, and carotid shunts. The company's gross margin improved, and operating income increased significantly. Increased guidance now implies a 2024 op. margin of 24%, vs. 19% in 2023.
Sales increased by 16% compared to Q3 2023, with organic growth also at 16%.
Gross margin improved by 280 bps to 67.8%, driven by price increases and manufacturing efficiencies.
Operating income rose by 43% compared to Q3 2023.
Earnings per diluted share increased by 46% compared to Q3 2023.
LeMaitre Vascular provided sales guidance of $54.9mm - $56.9mm (Mid: $55.9mm, +14%, +14% Org.) for Q4 2024. The company expects a gross margin of 68.0% and operating income of $12.6mm - $14.0mm (Mid: $13.3mm, +30%).
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